Beyoncé Writes: “We need to stop buying into the myth about gender equality.”
by Staff Editor
Just when you think we’re inching closer to closing the gap, one of the most successful women in music and more pens an essay shattering that dream of gender equality. Beyoncé took time to write an essay to be included in the latest addition of the Shriver Report titled “Gender Equality Is A Myth.’
“We need to stop buying into the myth about gender equality. It isn’t a reality yet. Today, women make up half of the U.S. workforce, but the average working woman earns only 77 percent of what the average working man makes,” Bey writes. “But unless women and men both say this is unacceptable, things will not change. Men have to demand that their wives, daughters, mothers, and sisters earn more—commensurate with their qualifications and not their gender. Equality will be achieved when men and women are granted equal pay and equal respect.”
Read the full essay and report here.
Yes, men need to stand up for women’s equality. In addition, though, every woman who doesn’t take the first offer on the table……who doesn’t settle for less, will push the movement even farther forward. Go get it ladies….cowgirl up!
But Beyonce, your music embraces benevolent sexism.. Ever heard “Soldier”, anyone ? Let me refresh your memory.. “I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They wanna take care of me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Wouldn’t mind takin one for me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They wanna spend that on me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)”
I love that Beyonce spoke up on the issue. Today’s celebs and the media play a large part in society and for her to stand up and speak out does volumes. As far as what @lancegeneva:disqus said the song expresses her desires in a mate not saying that men run the world and we women should be submissive. If you listen to her many other song promoting female empowerment like “Who Run The World” or “Flawless” you would fully understand her point of view.